🌱 MCS National Merit Semifinalists + Municipal Election Runoffs

Welcome back, Huntsville. I'm here in your inbox to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Today's Daily takes a look at:

• Madison City Schools has the most National Merit Semifinalists in Alabama
• East Limestone teacher charged with sexual relations with a student under 19
• Municipal election runoff vote is tomorrow

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and warm. High: 88 Low: 67.

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Here are the top stories today in Huntsville:

1. Madison City Schools has the most National Merit Semifinalists in the state. Bob Jones High School alone produced 19 recognized students, the second-highest total for any individual school in Alabama. James Clemens High School had 13 students, which gives them the fifth-highest total in the state. (themadisonrecord.com)
2. Thomas Blake Tucker, teacher and coach at East Limestone High School teacher, has been charged with engaging in sexual relations with a student under the age of 19. He has since been released on a $30,000 bond. (WAAY)
3. Tomorrow is the municipal election runoff in Huntsville. The two seats up for a vote are District 2 City Council (Bill Yell vs David Little) and District 3 School Board (Andrea Alverez vs Angela McClure). Polls will be open between 7 a.m.- 7 p.m. (WHNT News 19)
4. Saturday marked the 29th annual Trail of Tears Commemorative Ride. Thousands of bikers joined together at the North Alabama/ Tennessee state line to head to Oklahoma to remember our history. (WHNT News 19)

Today in Huntsville:

• Softball Tryouts - Lee High School (All Day)
• Madison City Schools Mental Health Fair (5:00 PM)
• Decatur Park Concert- Al Keith (6:00 PM)
• Let's Talk About ADHD: From Stigma to Strength (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Huntsville Botanical Garden Plein Air Paintout will be September 24! Over 20 regional artists will be participating this year. (Details)
• The Downtown Huntsville, Inc. 2022 Tinsel Trail trees are sold out for this year, and the waitlist is also closed. (Details)

You're officially in the loop for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update!

— Amy Young

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